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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION
A GILT BRONZE 'BUDDHIST LION' FINIAL
18TH CENTURY
Details
A GILT BRONZE 'BUDDHIST LION' FINIAL
18TH CENTURY
The lion is cast seated on its haunches with one front paw resting upon a brocade ball. It bears a fierce expression on its face and its tightly curled mane, eyebrows and bushy tail are rendered in fine detail. There are three circular apertures to the underside for attachment.
6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) wide
18TH CENTURY
The lion is cast seated on its haunches with one front paw resting upon a brocade ball. It bears a fierce expression on its face and its tightly curled mane, eyebrows and bushy tail are rendered in fine detail. There are three circular apertures to the underside for attachment.
6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) wide
Provenance
Acquired in Asia in the early 20th century.
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